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News

One hospitalized after single-vehicle accident near China Grove

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com CHINA GROVE — A Salisbury woman was hospitalized Friday afternoon after wrecking her vehicle near the intersection of Miller and Weaver roads. ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 9, 2016 12:05 am

News

Tillis notes support for increased federal penalties following Dallas shooting

SALISBURY — Following a mass shooting in Dallas that took the lives of five police officers, U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-NC, emphasized his support for ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 8, 2016 3:35 pm

News

Legislators discuss five important items in state’s budget

SALISBURY — Cuts to income taxes and teacher raises were among the most touted parts of North Carolina's recently passed budget, but there are also ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 8, 2016 12:05 am

Business

County gets financial help for airport runway extension work

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — One of Rowan County’s most expensive economic development projects just got a little bit cheaper. For years, county commissioners have ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, July 7, 2016 12:27 pm

Elections

Obama hits the campaign trail for Clinton in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — In his first appearance on the 2016 presidential campaign trail, President Barack Obama on Tuesday touted presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's experience and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Bitzer: Trump needs to win NC more than Clinton

By Josh Bergeron  josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — North Carolina matters more than most states in the 2016 presidential election, and it would be an especially valuable ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 12:05 am

News

Political notebook: Poll shows McCrory leading in gubernatorial race

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com There’s no doubt that North Carolina’s gubernatorial race is close, but a poll released this week shows Gov. Pat McCrory leading ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 4, 2016 12:10 am

News

Commissioners set to finalize sales for unused buildings

SALISBURY — Rowan County Commissioners could finalize sales for two pieces of unused county property during their Tuesday meeting. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, July 4, 2016 12:05 am

Business

County, China Grove expecting incentive repayment from Tuscarora

SALISBURY — By Friday, the Town of China Grove and Rowan County expect Tuscarora Yarns to repay tax incentives it received during its time operating ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, July 3, 2016 12:10 am

News

Rowan’s state legislators support latest controversial coal ash bill

SALISBURY — Rowan's state legislators this week unanimously supported a controversial coal ash bill that would require Duke Energy to foot the bill for municipal ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 2, 2016 12:10 am

News

State regulators: some coal ash neighbors have unsafe water again

SALISBURY — Depending on which letter you're reading, water near Duke Energy's coal ash ponds may be safe to drink. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, July 2, 2016 12:05 am

Health

VA employees, union rally against increasing access to private clinics

SALISBURY — When Rosetta Sloan decided to switch jobs in the 1980s, she was mostly looking for stability. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 1, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Second privately funded shelter addition gets started

SALISBURY — For the second time, private donations are paying for an addition to the Rowan County Animal Shelter. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 1, 2016 12:02 am

Opinion

Talkback: What online readers say about…

… Whitney Peckman: Building could be community center for East Spencer Are our children really our future? The actions that are speaking louder than words ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 1, 2016 12:01 am

Opinion

Quotes of the Week

“We’re not part of the overall scientific debate and we don’t know who is right in this, but to wait for the potential of years ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, July 1, 2016 12:01 am

News

Hudson, congressional delegation not granted visas for Cuba visit

SALISBURY — Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, was among several members of Congress who weren't granted visas last week to travel to Cuba and inspect security ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 30, 2016 12:10 am

News

Coal ash neighbors included in county’s latest water system plans

SALISBURY — Regardless of what happens in state politics, water lines could be extended to Rowan residents who live near Duke Energy's coal ash ponds. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Thursday, June 30, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Rowan Amateur Radio Society takes to the airwaves from Sloan Park

SALISBURY — It was the early 1970s, Ralph Brown was still a novice and he unknowingly radioed a government official in Argentina. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, June 27, 2016 12:10 am

Crime

New felony drug charge added for southern Rowan man

SALISBURY — A southern Rowan man is facing new felony drug charges in connection with manufacturing methamphetamine. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, June 27, 2016 12:10 am

Local

Annual sculpture show recognized with national award

SALISBURY — The city received an award this weekend from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for its annual sculpture show. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Monday, June 27, 2016 12:05 am

Local

Amid state, national LGBT conversations, Salisbury hosts sixth pride festival

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With the same celebratory atmosphere, Salisbury celebrated its sixth-annual Pride Festival on Saturday. The rhythmic sound of music echoed through ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:10 am

Business

Despite improvements, Rowan hasn’t fully recovered from economic recession

SALISBURY — Following the 2008 economic recession, thousands in Rowan lost jobs over a period of years, but it now appears that the county is ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:10 am

Elections

Political notebook: Poll shows NC’s senate race within margin of error

The latest poll released this week shows a tight race in North Carolina's U.S. Senate race between two-term Republican incumbent Sen. Richard Burr and ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Saturday, June 25, 2016 12:05 am

Business

Nonprofit wins auction for county’s Mahaley Ave building

SALISBURY — In its last-ditch effort to sell buildings, Rowan County went two for three in a series of auctions on Thursday. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, June 24, 2016 12:10 am

News

Davis criticizes 13th District opponent for receiving ‘outside money’

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Democratic 13th Congressional District nominee Bruce Davis took direct aim at his Republican opponent on Thursday for being the beneficiary ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Friday, June 24, 2016 12:10 am

Local

First county departments hold grand opening at West End Plaza

SALISBURY — It wasn't long ago that Veterans Service Officer Rick Johnson regularly searched the halls of Rufty Holmes Senior Center to use any office ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 12:10 am

News

Controversial south Rowan rezoning gets OK from commissioners

SALISBURY — Four months after county commissioners first considered the proposal, they approved a controversial rezoning on Monday in southern Rowan. Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 12:05 am

Crime

Blotter: Enochville man charged after sending nude pictures through social media

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY —  An Enochville man was slapped with nearly 20 criminal charges after allegedly using his smartphone to send nude pictures ... Read more

by Josh Bergeron, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 12:10 am

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